Bar & Events Manager

greenandfortune; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning hospitality company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Bar & Events Manager to oversee the operational aspects of events and maintain high bar standards. You will lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional guest service and compliance with safety regulations. Your leadership will drive operational success, supporting the delivery of memorable experiences in a renowned venue. If you're passionate about hospitality and event management, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Company Sick Pay

50% discount in restaurant

25% off at cafes

Holidays increase with service

Loyalty bonuses

Community volunteering day

Retail and gym discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing bar operations.
• Ability to lead teams effectively during events.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of events and bar service.
• Manage team dynamics during high-pressure situations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and service standards.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced environments

Operational management

Guest-focused service

Organizational skills

Education

Personal license for alcohol service

Job description

Bar & Events Manager

We’re looking for a Bar & Events Manager to join the Green & Fortune team at Rose Court on London’s Southbank, playing a leading role in the delivery of events and larger functions while maintaining strong bar standards across service. The venue operates Monday to Friday.

About You

• An experienced manager with experience across both bar operations and events.
• Confident leading teams in live, fast-paced event environments.
• Organised and commercially aware.
• A collaborative and guest-focused leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to combine bar expertise with event delivery and floor leadership.

Role specifics:

Operations

• Lead the operational delivery of events, overseeing setups, service flow, live delivery and post-event resets.
• Act as the on-site operational lead during events, managing timings, guest flow and issue resolution.
• Ensure bar and beverage operations support events effectively, with strong preparation, product availability and service standards.
• Be hands‑on during busy services and high-profile events, supporting teams across all event and bar spaces.

People

• Lead and motivate the bar and casual events teams, ensuring clear roles, strong engagement and professional delivery.
• Deliver event-focused briefings, ensuring teams understand running orders, service timings and client expectations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and development of bar and event staff in line with operational needs.

Financial

• Plan labour and staffing for events and bar service in line with budgets and event schedules.
• Manage venue-wide and event-specific beverage and consumable stock, monitoring usage, wastage, and variances.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen across event delivery and bar operations.

Collaboration

• Work closely with events, kitchen, floor, café and management teams to deliver joined-up event execution.
• Lead and attend pre-event briefings and contribute to post-event reviews and feedback.
• Act as a key point of coordination on event days, ensuring clear communication across departments.

Compliance

• Hold a personal licence and ensure responsible alcohol service throughout all events and bar service.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, fire safety and licensing compliance during events.
• Use bar and event systems accurately, including tills, reporting and internal platforms.

WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN?

• Company Sick Pay
• 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
• Holidays increase with length of service
• Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service.
• One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice, as we believe in the power of giving back
• Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer your friend scheme
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
• G&F Support Scheme
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

At Green & Fortune, hospitality is at the heart of what we do. Since 2008, we’ve grown into an award-winning independent company, delivering high-quality food, personal service, and memorable experiences across retail and events.

We operate five iconic London venues: Kings Place in Kings Cross, Sea Containers, Rose Court, One Southwark Bridge, and Central Hall in Westminster. We care deeply about our people and our guests, and we look for individuals who share our passion for making customers happy.

What’s the next step? Just apply—we’re eager to hear from you. If this role feels right, get in touch to receive the full job specification.

Our organisation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating a vibrant and supportive environment. We fully support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our People team at [e-mail] to discuss any necessary adjustments. We appreciate every applicant who submits their CV; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Our ESG Commitment

We embed sustainability and responsibility into everything we do, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting our people and local communities. Caring for our people, our communities, and the planet is part of everyday life at Green & Fortune, and every team member plays a role in this.